Period 3 days late, 1 negative test, could I be pregnant ?
Okay here’s my stories.Baby #1 no early signs or symptoms at all.Not a single one.Period came right on time that first month.3 days of light cramps and brownish/pink discharge.Next month no period,took a hpt and got a huge positive right away.Thought I was about 4 weeks,found out I was 9 weeks and the dr had to explain implantation to me lol.Baby #2 felt like I had PMS from hel*-horrible cramps,bloating,horrible pressure in my abdomen,gas,grumpy etc.Kept running to the bathroom with tampon in hand cursing AF.Day AF was due I took a hpt (a real expensive 5 day sooner one too) and it was negative.5 days late I had a blood test and it was negative.My dr assured me that I waqs def NOT pregnant.2 weeks late another 5 day sooner hpt was negative.3 weeks late and a cheap generic hpt was positive and my son was born 8 1/2 months later.My dr was shocked but he thought I had probably concieved around cycle day 20 so it took a long time to show up.Baby #3 mild cramps and a week of light spotting
Negative pregnancy test, but no period – Could I still be pregnant? Absolutely! It is not uncommon for a woman to get a negative test result, when she is indeed pregnant, even when testing after her period is due. The biggest reason for getting a negative test result is miscalculating your period. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days. If you are fortunate enough to have a regular 28 day cycle, you would count 28 days from the start of your last menstrual cycle to determine when your next period is due. The problem with this method is two-fold. One, many women do not have a 28 day cycle and two, this does not account for variations in ovulation dates and more importantly the date of implantation. Some basic physiology Your menstrual cycle is divided into two phases. The first half is called the follicular phase and lasts from the start of menstruation until ovulation. The second half is called the luteal phase and starts at ovulation extending outward until pregnancy or until menstrua
